II. Salvation for Lost Souls with Xuan Jiang Dian
by Sugen Ramiah The rituals (Part 1) by Xuan Jiang Dian (Tortoise Hill temple) had begun with the gathering of lost souls, followed by purification and the granting of salvation. Now what remained was the sendoff, the rites of passage for the souls to transcend into the final phase – reincarnation. As the temple volunteers busied themselves with preparations, family members streamed in, with offerings of food, drinks and flowers – a final meal for the souls. The menu […]
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